5 Best performances of NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in the 2019 Playoffs

#2 Game 4 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Toronto vs Philadelphia, 39 points (13-20)

Result: Toronto wins 101-96.

After losing in consecutive games, the Raptors were facing the prospect of going down 3-1. To add to the pressure they were playing away from home in front of a vociferous Philadelphia crowd. Kawhi Leonard put up another clinical performance with 39 points shooting 65% from the field. He also had 14 rebounds, 5 assists and was a deadeye from 3-point range making 5 of his 7 attempts.

With the game tied going into the fourth quarter, Leonard stepped up with 8 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds to give his team the win in what was a crucial Game 4.

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#1 Game 1 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia vs Toronto, 45 points (16-23)

Result: Toronto wins 108-95.

Over the course of this playoff run, Leonard has at many times been compared to Michael Jordan. It all started with this game. Kawhi was at his best, scoring a career-high 45 points at a ridiculously efficient 69.6% shooting.

Facing the extremely talented 76ers who were jam-packed with All-Stars, Leonard was unstoppable, scoring at will from all over the court. He was also a force on the defensive end grabbing 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. Despite only one other Raptor scoring in double digits, Kawhi's performance ensured that the Raptors came away with a comfortable win.